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CONTRIBUTION This drawing was done on a quiet Saturday afternoon in early 2010. Since most of my work takes place on a computer, I take the time once in a while to refresh my drawing skills through an exercise like this. Using a series of B pencils on drawing stock, a lamp, and my foot, I created this drawing by paying close attention to skeletal and muscular structure, shadow, and technique. These skills have transferred onto programs like Illustrator and have been applied to real-world designs. Examples are available upon request.

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CONTRIBUTION Along with working backstage, managing props, painting the set, and photographing the cast, I volunteered my time creating the poster illustration. I knew the character and costume of Mr. Scrooge through previous performances so I didn't have to study much. The former poster art was dark and frightening, so I also knew what direction I needed to take it in. The gouache illustration used the warm colors of the stage set to contrast against the cold Mr. Scrooge. It also introduced a lamp post from downtown Oakville for a personal local touch. The show attracted national sponsors and sold out all performances.

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CONTRIBUTION This was an academic exercise meant to explore a variety of illustration styles using india ink and gouache. The illustrations were then turned into a print production exercise via photo mechanical transfer. I decided to pull it back into my portfolio after years of dormancy because it shows my skills in illustration as well as my ability to group shades, which is helpful in logo design.

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CONTRIBUTION The Western Art Director's Club (WADC) hosted an art auction for several years as a fundraiser for student scholarships. I participated by creating artwork that could be auctioned off and assisted with event coordination. This sample is a watercolor I painted from a photograph I took on Ocean Drive in Miami. Although watercolor is a very free medium, I somehow manage to become very technical with it and detailed. The piece sold for over $150 after a number of bids.

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CONTRIBUTION This graphite drawing was also created for a fundraising event—this time for the Baghdad Museum after it was looted. Subject is a pierced limestone votive wall plaque from Early Dynastic I, 2700 BC. Hours were spent on this large format piece to correctly replicate the missing artifact and then auctioned off.